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						1 VLADIMIR LEYETCHKISS (PIANO) , SUNDAY, DEC. 2 AT 2 P.M., NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY 9:02pm - 1:02am Fine Arts Fall at the Northbrook Public Library presents VLADIMIR LEYETCHKISS, piano, on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. Free. 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, 847-272-6224. www.northbrook.info/lib_programs_concerts.php Program: Rondo in D k485 Mozart Impromptu in A flat op.90 No.4 Schubert Nocturne in D flat op.27 No.2 Chopin Waltz in G op.17 No.2 Rachmaninoff The Lark Glinka-Balakirev (dedicated to the memory of Mikhaik Ivanovich Glinka: 1804-1853, at the150th anniversary of his death) Sonata No. 5 (in one movement) Scriabin VLADIMIR LEYETCHKISS began his piano studies in Baku and later studied with Heinrich Neuhaus at the Moscow Conservatory. He emigrated to the United States in 1974. He has done several European tours, and has performed all-Beethoven, all-Schubert, all-Schumann, and all-Mendelssohn recital programs. In 1986, for the centennial of Liszt's death, he performed all-Liszt recitals. Leytchkiss has composed many piano transcriptions, the best known being his solo piano version of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, approved by the composer, published by G. Schirmer. His recordings for Orion, Centaur, and Classic Digital include Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, "Russian Virtuoso Piano Music", "Great Piano Transcriptions", "Tanyev and Scriabin", and to honor the centennial of Tchaikovsky's death, solo piano works of the Russian master. He is on the faculty of the School of Music at DePaul University. His most recent compact disc is entitled "Russian Reveries". Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich 7 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Semyon Bychkov, conductor Yundi Li, piano Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Major Shostakovich - Symphony No. 7 (Leningrad) Semyon Bychkov’s program explores the close connections between French and Russian music. Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony, written during the siege of Leningrad, is one of the composer’s most dramatic works, a powerful examination of war and the hope for peace. Ravel’s dazzling, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto features the exciting young pianist Yundi Li. Purchase Tickets
2 VLADIMIR LEYETCHKISS (PIANO) , SUNDAY, DEC. 2 AT 2 P.M., NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY 9:02pm - 1:02am Fine Arts Fall at the Northbrook Public Library presents VLADIMIR LEYETCHKISS, piano, on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. Free. 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, 847-272-6224. www.northbrook.info/lib_programs_concerts.php Program: Rondo in D k485 Mozart Impromptu in A flat op.90 No.4 Schubert Nocturne in D flat op.27 No.2 Chopin Waltz in G op.17 No.2 Rachmaninoff The Lark Glinka-Balakirev (dedicated to the memory of Mikhaik Ivanovich Glinka: 1804-1853, at the150th anniversary of his death) Sonata No. 5 (in one movement) Scriabin VLADIMIR LEYETCHKISS began his piano studies in Baku and later studied with Heinrich Neuhaus at the Moscow Conservatory. He emigrated to the United States in 1974. He has done several European tours, and has performed all-Beethoven, all-Schubert, all-Schumann, and all-Mendelssohn recital programs. In 1986, for the centennial of Liszt's death, he performed all-Liszt recitals. Leytchkiss has composed many piano transcriptions, the best known being his solo piano version of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, approved by the composer, published by G. Schirmer. His recordings for Orion, Centaur, and Classic Digital include Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, "Russian Virtuoso Piano Music", "Great Piano Transcriptions", "Tanyev and Scriabin", and to honor the centennial of Tchaikovsky's death, solo piano works of the Russian master. He is on the faculty of the School of Music at DePaul University. His most recent compact disc is entitled "Russian Reveries". CSO Chamber Series at the Art Institute - The Knights of Tonality 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mathieu Dufour, flute Scott Hostetler, oboe Baird Dodge, violin Melanie Kupchynsky, violin Max Raimi, viola Daniel Orbach, viola Jonathan Pegis, cello Daniel Paul Horn, piano Raimi - Duo for Violin and Viola Raimi - Flute Sonata Raimi - Music for Friends and Colleagues Matheson - Violin Sonata Raimi - String Quintet This performance is in Fullerton Hall at the Art Institute of Chicago. Tickets and Information Chicago a cappella: Holidays a cappella 7:30pm - 9:30pm "Holidays a cappella: The Season of Light" -- Warm your winter with music of the holiday season, focusing on the image of light as a beacon of hope, from medieval music to “Silent Night” to spirituals and new compositions for Christmas and Chanukah.	3 The Chicago Chamber Musicians: Free First Monday Concert 12:15pm - 1:00pm The Grammy-nominated Chicago Chamber Musicians delve into trios for flute, cello and piano at December's FREE First Monday concert at the Chicago Cultural Center and broadcast live on 98.7 WFMT. CCM ensemble artist and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Flute Mathieu Dufour will be featured on Carl Maria Von Weber's 1819 Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, J.259/Op. 63 and Bohuslav Martinu's 1944 Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in F Major. He will be joined by Kenneth Olsen, CSO Assistant Principal Cello, and Kuang-Hao Huang, piano.	4 The Chicago Chamber Musicians: Free First Monday Concert 12:15pm - 1:00pm The Grammy-nominated Chicago Chamber Musicians delve into trios for flute, cello and piano at December's FREE First Monday concert at the Chicago Cultural Center and broadcast live on 98.7 WFMT. CCM ensemble artist and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Flute Mathieu Dufour will be featured on Carl Maria Von Weber's 1819 Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, J.259/Op. 63 and Bohuslav Martinu's 1944 Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in F Major. He will be joined by Kenneth Olsen, CSO Assistant Principal Cello, and Kuang-Hao Huang, piano. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich 7 7:30pm - 9:30pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Semyon Bychkov, conductor Yundi Li, piano Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Major Shostakovich - Symphony No. 7 (Leningrad) Semyon Bychkov’s program explores the close connections between French and Russian music. Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony, written during the siege of Leningrad, is one of the composer’s most dramatic works, a powerful examination of war and the hope for peace. Ravel’s dazzling, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto features the exciting young pianist Yundi Li. Purchase Tickets	5 The Chicago Chamber Musicians: Free First Monday Concert 12:15pm - 1:00pm The Grammy-nominated Chicago Chamber Musicians delve into trios for flute, cello and piano at December's FREE First Monday concert at the Chicago Cultural Center and broadcast live on 98.7 WFMT. CCM ensemble artist and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Flute Mathieu Dufour will be featured on Carl Maria Von Weber's 1819 Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, J.259/Op. 63 and Bohuslav Martinu's 1944 Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in F Major. He will be joined by Kenneth Olsen, CSO Assistant Principal Cello, and Kuang-Hao Huang, piano.	6 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Brahms Double Concerto 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Robert Chen, violin Jan Vogler, cello Delius - A Song of Summer Sibelius - Symphony No. 6 Webern - Five Pieces for Orchestra Brahms - Double Concerto Read more about Robert Chen » Read more about Jan Vogler » Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello, written for two of the composer’s friends, is his final orchestral work. From its majestic opening to the gypsy finale, this is one of the most beloved of all concertos. Purchase Tickets	7 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Brahms Double Concerto 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Robert Chen, violin Jan Vogler, cello Delius - A Song of Summer Sibelius - Symphony No. 6 Webern - Five Pieces for Orchestra Brahms - Double Concerto Read more about Robert Chen » Read more about Jan Vogler » Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello, written for two of the composer’s friends, is his final orchestral work. From its majestic opening to the gypsy finale, this is one of the most beloved of all concertos. Purchase Tickets Chicago a cappella: Holidays a cappella 8:00pm - 10:00pm "Holidays a cappella: The Season of Light" -- Warm your winter with music of the holiday season, focusing on the image of light as a beacon of hope, from medieval music to “Silent Night” to spirituals and new compositions for Christmas and Chanukah.	8 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Brahms Double Concerto 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Robert Chen, violin Jan Vogler, cello Delius - A Song of Summer Sibelius - Symphony No. 6 Webern - Five Pieces for Orchestra Brahms - Double Concerto Read more about Robert Chen » Read more about Jan Vogler » Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello, written for two of the composer’s friends, is his final orchestral work. From its majestic opening to the gypsy finale, this is one of the most beloved of all concertos. Purchase Tickets Chicago a cappella: Holidays a cappella 8:00pm - 10:00pm "Holidays a cappella: The Season of Light" -- Warm your winter with music of the holiday season, focusing on the image of light as a beacon of hope, from medieval music to “Silent Night” to spirituals and new compositions for Christmas and Chanukah.
9 OPERA MODA SINGS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 2 P.M., NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2:00pm - 4:00pm Fine Arts Fall at the Northbrook Public Library presents OPERA MODA, on Sunday, December 9, in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Free. 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. 847-272-6224. www.northbrook.info/lib_programs_concerts.php Program: Holiday favorites from Bach, Mozart, Franck, Handel's Messiah and even some jazz (Santa Baby!) The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass 3:00pm - 5:00pm LaSalle Bank Chamber Music Series Dukas - Fanfare from La péri Ravel/Kreines - Pavane for a Dead Princess Gounod - The Calf of Gold from Faust Tomasi - Fanfares liturgiques Debussy - Fanfare from The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian Mussorgsky/Howarth - Pictures at an Exhibition Steeped in history and tradition, the uncompromising CSO Brass present a spectacular performance of traditional brass favorites. Attention brass lovers—don’t wait to get your tickets. Last year’s event sold out! Purchase Tickets Rembrandt Chamber Players Presents "Baroque Brilliance" 3:00pm - 5:00pm This program features Georg Philipp Telemann's Concerto in E minor for recorder, flute, strings and continuo, George Frideric Handel's Kammertrio No. 24 in F major for oboe, bassoon and continuo, contemporary composer John Harbison's Variations for clarinet, violin and piano and Anton Arensky's Trio No. 1 in D minor for piano, violin and cello. RCP members Sandra Morgan, flute, Robert Morgan, oboe, J. Lawrie Bloom, clarinet, Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Keith Conant, viola, Barbara Haffner, cello, Collins Trier, bass and David Schrader, harpsichord will be joined by guest artists Patrick O'Malley, recorder, William Buchman, bassoon, Teresa Fream, violin and Micah Yui, piano. A "Meet & Mingle" reception for the audience and artists follows the concert. Tickets are $30 general admission and $10 for students. Three-concert subscriptions are still available. This program will be repeated on Monday, 12/10 at the Merit School of Music in Chicago. Chicago a cappella: Holidays a cappella 4:00pm - 6:00pm "Holidays a cappella: The Season of Light" -- Warm your winter with music of the holiday season, focusing on the image of light as a beacon of hope, from medieval music to “Silent Night” to spirituals and new compositions for Christmas and Chanukah.	10 Rembrandt Chamber Players Presents "Baroque Brilliance" 7:30pm - 9:30pm This program features Georg Philipp Telemann's Concerto in E minor for recorder, flute, strings and continuo, George Frideric Handel's Kammertrio No. 24 in F major for oboe, bassoon and continuo, contemporary composer John Harbison's Variations for clarinet, violin and piano and Anton Arensky's Trio No. 1 in D minor for piano, violin and cello. RCP members Sandra Morgan, flute, Robert Morgan, oboe, J. Lawrie Bloom, clarinet, Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Keith Conant, viola, Barbara Haffner, cello, Collins Trier, bass and David Schrader, harpsichord will be joined by guest artists Patrick O'Malley, recorder, William Buchman, bassoon, Teresa Fream, violin and Micah Yui, piano. A "Meet & Mingle" reception for the audience and artists follows the concert. Tickets are $30 general admission and $10 for students. Three-concert subscriptions are still available.	11 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Brahms Double Concerto 7:30pm - 9:30pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Robert Chen, violin Jan Vogler, cello Delius - A Song of Summer Sibelius - Symphony No. 6 Webern - Five Pieces for Orchestra Brahms - Double Concerto Read more about Robert Chen » Read more about Jan Vogler » Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello, written for two of the composer’s friends, is his final orchestral work. From its majestic opening to the gypsy finale, this is one of the most beloved of all concertos. Fulcrum Point: 10th Annual Concert for Peace 7:30pm - 9:00pm Songs of Love and War Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL. 7:30 p.m Fulcrum Point marks this 10th Concert for Peace by presenting four Midwest premieres exploring relationships and the nature of love and war through music and poetry from the perspectives of soldiers, spouses and prisoners. The program includes Midwest premieres of “Songs of Love and War” by Paul Moravec, “Three Letters from the Unknown Soldier” by Poul Ruders, “Camp Songs” by Poul Schoenfield and “Peace” by David Schiff. The audience is invited to stay for a post-concert reception and discussion with the composers and performers. There will be complimentary wine from VinDiVino and refreshments. Featured Artists: Stephen Burns, trumpeter/Artistic Director Julia Bentley, mezzo soprano Kuang Hao Huang, pianist Jeffrey Strauss, baritone Mary Stolper, flutist New Classic Singers, Lee Kesselman, conductor "Peace" - David Schiff World Premiere "Camp Songs" - Paul Schoenfield Midwest Premiere "Three Letters from The Unknown Soldier" - Poul Ruders "Songs of Love and War" - Paul Moravec Mid-west Premiere	12 Baroque Band - Handel's in a Rage 7:30pm - 9:30pm Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes.	13 Baroque Band - Handel's in a Rage 7:30pm - 9:30pm Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninov 4 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Janácek - Jealousy Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 4 Kancheli - ...à la Duduki Janácek - Taras Bulba The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects. Purchase Tickets Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts 8:00pm - 10:00pm Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website.	14 Baroque Band - Handel's in a Rage 7:30pm - 9:30pm Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninov 4 1:30pm - 3:30pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Janácek - Jealousy Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 4 Kancheli - ...à la Duduki Janácek - Taras Bulba The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects. Purchase Tickets Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts 8:00pm - 10:00pm Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website.	15 Baroque Band - Handel's in a Rage 7:30pm - 9:30pm Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninov 4 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Janácek - Jealousy Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 4 Kancheli - ...à la Duduki Janácek - Taras Bulba The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects. Purchase Tickets
16 Baroque Band - Handel's in a Rage 7:30pm - 9:30pm Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes.	17 Baroque Band - Handel's in a Rage 7:30pm - 9:30pm Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes.	18 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninov 4 7:30pm - 9:30pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mark Elder, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Janácek - Jealousy Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 4 Kancheli - ...à la Duduki Janácek - Taras Bulba The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects. Purchase Tickets	19	20 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mozart Oboe Concerto 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ludovic Morlot, conductor Eugene Izotov, oboe Dvorák - Slavonic Dances Mozart - Oboe Concerto Bizet - Suite No. 2 from L’arlésienne Strauss - Suite from Der Rosenkavalier Newly appointed principal oboe Eugene Izotov is featured in Mozart's sublime Oboe Concerto, a work of supple grace and melting lyricism. Bizet's sparkling music from L'arlésienne and a suite of thrilling orchestral highlights from Strauss' sumptuous opera Der Rosenkavalier complete the program. Purchase Tickets	21 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mozart Oboe Concerto 1:30pm - 3:30pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ludovic Morlot, conductor Eugene Izotov, oboe Dvorák - Slavonic Dances Mozart - Oboe Concerto Bizet - Suite No. 2 from L’arlésienne Strauss - Suite from Der Rosenkavalier Newly appointed principal oboe Eugene Izotov is featured in Mozart's sublime Oboe Concerto, a work of supple grace and melting lyricism. Bizet's sparkling music from L'arlésienne and a suite of thrilling orchestral highlights from Strauss' sumptuous opera Der Rosenkavalier complete the program.	22 Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website. Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 8:00pm - 10:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mozart Oboe Concerto 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ludovic Morlot, conductor Eugene Izotov, oboe Dvorák - Slavonic Dances Mozart - Oboe Concerto Bizet - Suite No. 2 from L’arlésienne Strauss - Suite from Der Rosenkavalier Newly appointed principal oboe Eugene Izotov is featured in Mozart's sublime Oboe Concerto, a work of supple grace and melting lyricism. Bizet's sparkling music from L'arlésienne and a suite of thrilling orchestral highlights from Strauss' sumptuous opera Der Rosenkavalier complete the program. Purchase Tickets Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts 8:00pm - 10:00pm Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website.
23 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 2:00pm - 4:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80. Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website.	24	25	26 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 2:00pm - 4:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80. This is a Family Matinee and ages 21 and younger are half price.	27 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 2:00pm - 4:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80.	28 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 8:00pm - 10:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80.	29 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 2:00pm - 4:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80. This is a family matinee and ages 21 and younger are half price. Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 8:00pm - 10:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80.
30 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 2:00pm - 4:45pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80.	31 Light Opera Works: Oklahoma! 8:00pm - 10:00pm Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for the New Year's Eve performance of Oklahoma! range from $44-$82.

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